May · France
Best time to visit Louvre Museum in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Louvre Museum in May
Average temperature 15°C, 73 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Louvre Museum scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 73 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Masterpiece galleries and courtyard glass feel best paired with May-September Paris walks.
May ranks 2nd of 12 for Louvre Museum — one of the best windows
May averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Louvre Museum (2nd of 12); only August scores higher, at 8.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Louvre Museum in May?
- In May, Louvre Museum averages 15°C, 73 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Louvre Museum?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Louvre Museum in May?
- Expect about 73 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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